Feature Articles

APRIL 3, 2013

Although most people have pets strictly for companionship, those with disabilities often use animals to help perform every day functions. These “service animals” are trained to provide specific assistance tailored to their owner’s disability. Just like any animal, however, service animals can develop disabilities and need rehabilitation as well.

DR. DAVE HEPBURN | APRIL 10, 2013

“Doctor, I’m having some real problems with my stomach. Every time I...”
“What month were you born in?”
“What??”
“When were you born?”
“February.”
“I see, well then. I have to wonder about your state of mind.”
“Check please.”

MULLET OVER BY JAMES K. WHITE | APRIL 10, 2013

In 1885, Chicago’s Home Insurance Building (138 ft. tall) was the first building to be erected using a structural steel frame. The ten story high-rise was also the first to be called a skyscraper. However, the Home Insurance Building was not the town’s tallest structure in 1885. That would have been the Chicago Board of Trade clock tower (320 ft. tall).